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It’s Flu Season...And This Year We Have More Than One Type of Flu!

Welcome to Healthline! This issue weʼll focus on the flu. This year there is an enormous amount of concern regarding not only the regular Type A flu that normally hits during flu season, but also the H1N1 variety of Swine Flu that seems to be creating a pandemic around the world.

Each day we hear of more and more cases...from elderly people to college students to small children. There have been deaths also associated with this flu, so it is vital that we all take care to prevent the flu and keep our bodies, minds, and spirits healthy. With this in

mind, Iʼve included several articles on the prevention and dangers of the flu. In addition, I also have available a limited quantity of a free report on the swine flu vaccine and information on how chiropractic care reduced mortality in the 1918 flu epidemic. The report is from Dr. Tedd Koren and contains vital information regarding myths and facts about the flu — both the swine flu and the 1918 pandemic flu that killed so many. Ask Dr. Johnson for your free copy soon as quantities are limited.

In This Issue...

Preventing the Flu...! 2

Recipes for Your Health 3

Swine Flu Warning ! 4

Success Stories! 4,5

10 Important Things! 5

Coupon & Info!! 6

Preventing the Flu and Surviving A PandemicThe following 10 steps will typically be all you need to stay healthy, even in the midst of a pandemic:

1. Optimize your vitamin D levels.

Optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies for avoiding infections of ALL kinds, and vitamin D deficiency is likely the TRUE culprit behind the seasonality of the flu -- not the flu virus itself.

This is probably the single most important and least expensive action you can take. I would STRONGLY urge you to have your vitamin D level monitored to confirm your levels are therapeutic at 50-70 mg/ml and done by a reliable vitamin D lab like Lab Corp.! ! ! ! ! (Continued on Page 2)

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For those of you in the US we hope to launch a vitamin D testing service through Lab Corp that allows you to have your vitamin D levels checked at your local blood drawing facility, and relatively inexpensively, soon. It the meantime, you can also take part in the D*Action Project to have your levels tested as part of a five-year study for public health.

If you are coming down with flu-like symptoms and have not been on vitamin D you can take doses of 50,000 units a day for three days to treat the acute infection. Some researchers like Dr. Cannell, believe the dose could even be as high as 1000 units per pound of body weight for three days.

However, most of Dr. Cannell's work was with seasonal and not pandemic flu. If your body has never been exposed to the antigens there is chance that the vitamin D might not work. The best bet is to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D around 60 mg/ml.

2.!! Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods.

Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness.

3. ! Get Enough Rest.

Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu.

4. ! Use Effective Tools to Address Stress.

We all face some stress every day, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness.

If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using a tool such as the Meridian Tapping Technique (MTT), which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma.

5. ! Exercise.

When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means

your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads.

6. ! Take a high-quality source of animal-based omega-3 fats like Krill Oil.

It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils that are in trans fats and processed foods as it will seriously damage your immune response.

7.! Wash Your Hands.

Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they

cause far more harm than good. Also be careful not to over-wash your hands, which can damage your skin and allow an entryway for pathogens.

8. ! Eat Garlic Regularly.

Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike

antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use. However, if you are allergic or don't enjoy garlic it would be best to avoid as it will likely cause more harm than good.

9.! Avoid Hospitals and Vaccines.

In the case of swine flu, I recommend you stay away from hospitals unless you're having an emergency, as hospitals are prime breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to this new bug. Vaccines, when available, will likely

be ineffective and may lead to crippling paralysis like Guillain-Barré Syndrome just as it did in the ʻ70s.

10. Take a High-Quality Probiotic or eat plenty of naturally fermented foods.

Eighty percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, so enhancing your gut health with probiotics is a very effective method to ward off cold and flu viruses.

Source:  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/03/One-of-the-Key-Herbs-that-Prevents-and-Treats-Swine-Flu.aspx

Recipes for your Health

Sprouting takes a nut or seed that is dormant and brings it to life. You can watch as a food that has been sitting in a bag on a shelf for months begins to grow a little sprout and transforms. One of the easiest foods to sprout is buckwheat. Buckwheat becomes packed with live enzymes and vital nutrients when sprouted.

Sprouted buckwheat is an amazing food because it tastes like a grain but is actually gluten and wheat free and not a grain at all. It is one of the most complete sources of protein on the planet, containing all eight essential amino acids. This makes it perfect for diabetics and those who want to cut down on their sugary carbohydrates and to balance their blood sugar levels. It is also known to lower high blood pressure.

Sprouted buckwheat also cleanses the colon and alkalizes the body. Buckwheat is a wonderful super food for people who have varicose veins or hardening of the arteries. One of the reasons is that it is full of rutin, which is a compound that is known as a powerful capillary wall strengthener. When veins become weak, blood and fluids accumulate and leak into nearby tissues, which may cause varicose veins or hemorrhoids.

This healing food is also rich in lecithin, making it a wonderful cholesterol balancer because lecithin soaks up "bad" cholesterol and prevents it from being absorbed. Lecithin neutralizes toxins and purifies the lymphatic system, taking some of the load off of the liver. Sprouted buckwheat is also a brain boosting super food. 28% of the brain is actually made up of lecithin. Research suggests that regularly consuming foods rich in lecithin may actually prevent anxiety, depression, brain fog, mental fatigue and generally make the brain sharper and clearer.

Buckwheat is high in iron so it is a good blood builder. It also prevents osteoporosis because of its high boron and calcium levels. Sprouted buckwheat is high in bio-flavonoids and co-enzyme Q10. It contains all of the B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, and selenium, as well as many other health giving compounds. How to Sprout Buckwheat

Place 1 1/2 Cups of buckwheat groats into a bowl and cover it with 2- 3 times as much room temperature water. Mix the seeds up so that none are floating on the top. Allow the seeds to soak for about an hour. Drain the water in a colander and let them stand, rinsing 3 times per day with cool water for 2 days. You will notice a gooey substance on the buckwheat, which is starch. Make sure that you wash this off thoroughly. Spouts will form after a day or two.Sprouted Buckwheat Breakfast Cereal

(serves 4) 2 cups of sprouted buckwheat1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder1 cup of chopped seasonal fruit (apple, orange, banana etc)1/2 cup raisins1 or 2 tablespoons of honey to tasteMix all the ingredients in a large bowl and serve chilled.

Tuna with Pear SalsaFrom eatbetteramerica.Pear SalsaPear Salsa

1large unpeeled pear, chopped (1 1/2 cups)1medium hot or mild yellow chile, chopped

(2 tablespoons)2medium green onions, chopped

(2 tablespoons)2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2teaspoons grated lemon peel2tablespoons lemon juice

1/2teaspoon saltTunaTuna

6small yellowfin tuna, swordfish or halibut fillets (1 1/2 lb)

1 In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all pear salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

2 Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve tuna topped with salsa.

Nutritional Information1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 1 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 300mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 23g %

Article Source: www.naturalnews.comWarning: Swine Flu Shot Linked to Killer Nerve DiseasePosted by: Dr. Mercola September 01 2009 70,552

A warning that the swine flu vaccine has been linked to a deadly nerve disease has been sent by the UK Government to senior neurologists in a confidential letter.

The letter from the Health Protection Agency, the official body that oversees public health, was leaked to The Daily Mail, leading to demands to know why the information has not been given to the public before the vaccination of millions of people, including children, begins.

It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine. GBS attacks the lining of the nerves, causing paralysis and inability to breathe, and can be fatal.

The letter refers to the use of a similar swine flu vaccine in the United States in 1976 when:

• More people died from the vaccination than from swine flu• The vaccine may have increased the risk of contracting GBS by

eight times• The vaccine was withdrawn after just ten weeks when the link with GBS became clear• The U.S. Government was forced to pay out millions of dollars to those affected 

Concerns have already been raised that the new vaccine has not been sufficiently tested and that the effects, especially on children, are unknown.

Sources:   The Daily Mail August 15, 2009

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx

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